Appalachian State football and coach Dowell Loggains added four commitments over the weekend, strengthening a 2027 recruiting class that currently ranks No. 1 in the Sun Belt Conference and No. 71 nationally, according to 247Sports.
The latest additions include Florida running back Arwin Jackson, Georgia defensive back Brexton Bell and South Carolina wide receiver Kyson McLeod, who all pledged on Sunday, June 14. Florida cornerback Zion Davis announced his commitment on Saturday, June 13.
Together, the group adds to a class that already stretches across eight states and appears built around athleticism, size and proven production at the high school level.
Jackson headlines the newest group. The Miami-area running back rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season at Florida powerhouse Chaminade-Madonna and chose Appalachian State over an offer list that included Florida State, Miami, Auburn, Kentucky, Illinois and several other Power Four programs.
Jackson joins Arkansas prep standout JoJo Accelus, who rushed for 2,371 yards and 24 touchdowns as a junior, giving the Mountaineers two productive running backs in the current class.
Quarterback Ben Musser remains one of the foundation pieces of the class. The former Virginia Tech commitment has accounted for more than 4,800 total yards over the past two seasons and held offers from programs including Purdue, Nebraska and Virginia Tech before choosing App State.
The Mountaineers have also recruited well on the perimeter. Receivers Jok Harris of Florida and McLeod of South Carolina both topped 650 receiving yards last season, while South Carolina safety Jamar Grissett intercepted seven passes in 2025. Florida cornerback Zion Davis and Georgia defensive back Bell add further athleticism to a secondary group that already features multiple ball-hawking defenders.
Cue that Mountain Music! 🏔️x3! pic.twitter.com/bTpRFj2OxW — Dowell Loggains (@Dowell_Loggains) June 13, 2026
Perhaps most notable is the geographic footprint of the class. Only one current commitment — Lake Norman offensive lineman Sammy Wooten — comes from North Carolina. The remainder hail from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Pennsylvania and beyond, reflecting Appalachian State’s recruiting reach throughout the Southeast.
While signing day remains months away, the Mountaineers remain in position to lead Sun Belt recruiting for another year.
More details on the latest App State commitments
Arwin Jackson, RB, Opa Locka, FL (Miami Carol City HS)
- 5-10, 170
- 3-star prospect and the No. 59 player in Florida according to 247Sports
- Transferred to Miami Carol City for 2026 after playing for Chaminade-Madonna from 2023-2025.
- Had an impressive offer sheet and picked the Mountaineers from among roughly two dozens schools, many from the SEC, Big Ten and Power 4 programs – including Florida State, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas State, Kentucky, Miami and more.
- Rushed for 1,003 yards and nine TDs in 2025, averaging 10.4 yards per carry for Chaminade-Madonna, one of the top programs in Florida.
- Amassed 2,399 career rushing yards with 27 touchdowns over 38 games at Chaminade-Madonna from 2023-2025.
Brexton Bell, CB, Savannah, GA (Calvary Day School)
- 5-11, 180 hybrid defensive back/nickel
- 3-star prospect and the No. 124 ranked player in Georgia per 247Sports
- Finds the ball and gets into the backfield – 72 tackles, 7.5 tackles-for-loss in 2025, and 58 stops with 12.5 TFLs and two interceptions in 2024.
- Posted a 30-2 wrestling record as a sophomore and finished second in the Georgia 3A state tournament at 165 pounds in 2025.
- Previously committed to Maryland in November 2025, choosing the Terps over UNC, Wake Forest and Pitt. Decommitted and reopened his recruiting on January 21, 2026.
Kyson McLeod, WR, Aiken, SC (South Aiken HS)
- 6-4, 205
- All-state performer with these 2025 stats: 40 catches, 657 yards, seven TDs.
- Set a school record with 11 catches for 200 yards and two TDs in 2025 season opener vs Silver Bluff. Caught nine passes for 144 yards and one TD two weeks later.
- Caught 42 passes for 580 yards and seven TDs as a sophomore in 2024.
- Mountaineers were one of the first to offer. Also held offers from Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Marshall, ODU, Miami (OH) and UMass, as well as more than a dozen FCS and D2 programs (Lenoir-Rhyne, NCCU, Gardner-Webb)
- Won Top Offensive Skill award at the Carolinas Coaches Combine in March
- Three-sport athlete with a 3.7 GPA.
Zion Davis, CB, Hollywood, FL (McArthur HS)
- 6-0, 170-pound cornerback
- Reports nearly 40 Division I offers, including Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Indiana, Auburn and Miami among many others
- Played at Killian High in Miami during his junior season (2025), recording nine pass breakups, one interception and 18 tackles, according to MaxPreps.
- Reclassified to 2027 from 2028 ahead of the upcoming season. Transferred to McArthur High.
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